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The Supreme Court ruled that crimes involving obstruction of justice are a deportable offense, regardless of whether or not a law enforcement investigation is in progress or a court case is pending.
In a 6-3 vote, the justices held that Section 1101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) does not require an obstruction crime to interfere with any legal process or ongoing investigation.
“Individuals can obstruct the process of justice even when an investigation or proceeding is not pending,” wrote Justice Brett Kavanaugh, for the majority.
The decision resolved a split decision by circuit courts over whether immigrants can be deported for crimes involving obstruction of justice, reports Law360.
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